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The dedicated 3-page spread in the Real Estate section focuses on the opening of The Bristol, which offers residents a nature-inspired sanctuary just 10 minutes from downtown. It notes that the luxury residences are developed by Wilson Meany and Stockbridge Capital Group, with creative collaboration from renowned talent like Hart Howerton, Edmonds + Lee Architects, Meyer Davis and Aidlin Darlin – all with wellness amenities and easy access to parks and Clipper Cove beach. It includes quotes from resident Diane Master and Vivian Lee and five prominent interior and exterior images.

A two-minute segment highlights the opening of The Bristol at Yerba Buena Island, showcasing stunning visuals of the bay bridge and overview shots of the island. The Bristol, boasts beautiful views overlooking the east bay and the east side of the bay bridge, is the first of many new homes that will generate a new neighborhood in the San Francisco area. Sales Director, Lynn Bell, highlights the combination of outdoor and city living that The Bristol offers its residents, the convenient and quick ferry ride, and the exciting future in store for Yerba Buena Island as a whole.

As construction crews were busy carving the foundations of what someday soon will be 31 townhomes into the side of a hill on Yerba Buena Island on Thursday, a 124-unit condominium building at its foot was already humming with life.

The morning sunlight filtered through the glass framed walls of the lobby of The Bristol as some of the building’s first residents could be seen spilling out of elevators into an open deck lined with garden furniture.

Sitting in a shaded corner that overlooks a courtyard anchored by a Magnolia tree, developer Chris Meany described waking up in the six-story building with underground parking and panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay as “awakening to the spiritual experience” of living in San Francisco.

They sit out in the Bay, so close yet so far away, their skyline views and open vistas relatively inaccessible. You can drive or take a bus there via the Bay Bridge, but Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island remain mostly marooned, a pass-through on car trips over the bay. That’s about to change, with ferry service to Treasure Island expected to start by the end of the month. It will be a 6-minute boat ride from downtown San Francisco.

With a thriving tech economy and ample natural beauty, the Bay Area has long been a highly coveted destination for those looking for a place to call home, and the construction of luxury condos on Yerba Buena Island is only making its pull stronger. Mere minutes from the heart of San Francisco across the Bay Bridge, construction is now wrapping up on The Bristol, a six-story building on Yerba Buena Island that will be home to 124 luxury condos. In addition to stunning views of the San Francisco skyline, residents of Yerba Buena Island can enjoy a six-acre park designed by famed architect Walter Hood, a stunning waterfront, and easy access to San Francisco, courtesy of the island’s ferry terminal, with service beginning in January 2022.

The new Yerba Buena Island homes in San Francisco offer comfortable, luxurious living in the most picturesque of settings. Nestled amid tree-lined trails, with views of Clipper Cove, the Bay Bridge, and the city, these singular residences create a feast for the eyes that is worthy of a glossy magazine spread. The interiors provide an ideal tableau where residents can imagine their perfect dwelling place. Replete with state-of-the-art amenities and appliances throughout, and a thoughtful selection of natural materials and custom fixtures, all that’s left to fill these modern homes are the personal touches of those who live in them. But furnishing a living space is no simple task. Fortunately, San Francisco is a mecca for furniture, art, antiques, and other bespoke design pieces to fit your own unique sense of style.

A first stop for seekers of antiques should be Grand Central Station Antiques. This San Francisco institution, in business for more than 30 years, is the go-to destination for 18th and 19th century European antiques, sourced from England, Scotland, and continental Europe. Each item here is selected by hand, and the stock of furniture and antiques is replenished every two to three months. That means you’ll likely be able to find a true one-of-a-kind item — whether it’s a majestic hand-carved bed frame, antique sconces, or an Italian walnut coffee table as a centerpiece for your living room — which will last for generations to come.

For even more home-furnishing inspiration, the San Francisco Fall Show is the West Coast’s preeminent art, antique, and design fair. This annual event brings together dozens of dealers who offer a range of art, furniture, jewelry, ceramics, and other goods from around the world and across styles and time periods. This year’s exhibitors will display antiques for the garden (some dating back to the 15th century), as well as midcentury modern furniture, 20th century estate jewelry, American folk art, French Art Deco furniture, Asian antiques, antique rugs, and much more. This year’s event will be held virtually, but will still provide ample opportunity to browse the wide range of offerings, connect with dealers, and find that unique piece to perfectly complement—or dramatically shape—the feel of your Yerba Buena Island home.

With the wealth of local options for bespoke furnishings and design available, residents can make these picturesque new condos in San Francisco truly their own.